2016 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · YL16 PBO

The 2026‑07‑06 MOT at 98,203 miles resulted in a pass, with only tyre wear noted as an advisory under 5.2.3 (e). While earlier tests recorded a fractured offside front coil spring in July 2025 and multiple brake‑related advisories, the recent inspection shows no new structural or mechanical failures, indicating that the maintenance record is not improving but also not deteriorating sharply. Mileage has risen from 29,416 miles in June 2019 to 98,203 miles in July 2026, averaging roughly 9,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2016 model. The interval between the June 2022 and June 2023 tests saw an increase of 11,766 miles in one year, a notable jump compared with the more modest gains in other periods, but no extended periods of low mileage are evident. A buyer should therefore inspect the front and rear coil springs and suspension bushes for cracks or fatigue, verify that the brake discs and pads are within service limits despite previous thin‑pad advisories, and check for binding calipers or worn brake pedal mechanisms. Particular attention should be given to the near‑side rear bumper area for rust, the source of the oil leak recorded in 2019, and the condition of the tyres, which have repeatedly shown edge wear indicating possible alignment or suspension issues.